Mechatronics Technician (Fixed Term - 6 Months)

HFBAC (Hiring For and Building Awesome Companies); City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotics company in North London is seeking a skilled Mechatronics Technician for a 6-month contract. The role involves assembling, testing, and debugging prototype electro-mechanical robotic systems. Candidates should possess commercial mechatronics experience and strong documentation skills. This position offers a competitive PAYE rate, with the chance to work on innovative robotics projects in a collaborative engineering environment. Note: This position requires office presence in London, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE rate

Work on innovative robotics hardware

Collaborative engineering team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on commercial mechatronics experience required.
• Proven ability to debug and document processes in a structured manner.
• Experience in soldering small wires and electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and build prototype robotic systems.
• Set up and run tests on components and systems.
• Debug electronics and accurately capture data.
• Maintain workshop equipment and writing documentation.
• Support senior engineers to focus on design.

Skills

Commercial experience as a mechatronics technician or engineer

Experience testing and debugging electronics

Competence in soldering

Ability to assemble prototype electro‑mechanical systems

Strong documentation skills

Tools

Linux command line

MCAD/ECAD tools

Job description

Are you a skilled mechatronics technician with a passion for robotics?

Do you thrive in a hands‑on role building, testing, and debugging electro‑mechanical systems?

Ready to support a world‑class engineering team on cutting‑edge robotic systems?

The Opportunity

I'm working with a leading robotics company in North London to find an experienced Mechatronics Technician for a 6‑month contract. You'll be the hands‑on support that enables senior engineers to focus on complex design challenges – assembling, testing, debugging, and documenting robotic systems as part of an important international project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assembling and building prototype electro‑mechanical robotic systems
• Setting up and running tests on components and systems
• Debugging electronics and capturing data accurately
• Maintaining workshop equipment and development space
• Writing clear documentation for tests and processes
• Supporting senior engineers so they can focus on design and innovation

What You'll Bring

• Commercial experience as a mechatronics technician or engineer
• Experience testing and debugging electronics
• Competence in soldering, including small wires and electronic components
• Ability to assemble prototype electro‑mechanical systems
• Strong documentation skills
• A structured approach to problem‑solving and data recording
• Based in London and able to work in the office 5 days a week

Nice to have: PCB rework/surface mount experience, Linux command line, scripting/automation, MCAD/ECAD tools

What's In It For You

• Work with genuinely innovative robotics hardware every day
• Be part of a collaborative, curious engineering team
• Competitive PAYE rate with potential for extension
• Contribute to an important international project

Mechatronics Technician (Fixed Term - 6 Months)

6-Month Contract | PAYE | London Office | Up to £75,000 pro‑rata

Interested?

Apply below or send your CV to Helen at HFBAC and let's chat about whether this is the right fit.

Please note: This role is 100% office‑based in North London. We cannot offer visa sponsorship.

This is not suitable for recent graduates – we need someone with hands‑on commercial mechatronics experience.

Fellow Recruiters: PSL enquiries only via Helen at HFBAC/TalentJet Group; speculative agency contact will not receive a response and be sent to HFBAC.